Tag: GKT
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DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Show: Omega vs. Funk, MSG, July 1984 Observer issues
On this week’s DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Show, we have a ton of classic pro wrestling discussion on a variety of topics. The latest match in my Greatest Kayfabe Tournament (GKT) is here and the voters are split on a match between Kenny Omega and Terry Funk…but we have a winner! I also have more from…
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DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Show: Misawa vs. Lesnar GKT & the classic wrestling fan problem
On this episode of the DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Show, I take a look at the results of the latest match in the final eight of my GKT (the Greatest Kayfabe Tournament) pitting Brock Lesnar against Mitsuharu Misawa. These two would have had an incredible match in their primes and I discuss that along with your…
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DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Show: Sting vs. The Rock, Bruno Sammartino obituary
AEW On this episode of the DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Show, we hit on several different topics and listener favorites. We take a look at the next match in the Greatest Kayfabe Tournament: Sting vs. The Rock. We begin a massive biography on the life and times of Bruno Sammartino from the pages of the Wrestling…
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DragonKingKarl Greatest Kayfabe Tournament: Bruiser Brody vs. Hiroshi Tanahashi
AEW In my rotation of classic pro wrestling topics here on the DragonKingKarl Show, we are back to my Greatest Kayfabe Tournament. In this round, we have two very different pro wrestlers from two different eras, but both are legends in Japan: Bruiser Brody vs. Hiroshi Tanahashi. The listeners have voted and we have a…
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DragonKingKarl Greatest Kayfabe Tournament: Kenny Omega vs. Great Muta
WWE In our rotation of classic pro wrestling shows we are back around to the GKT: The Greatest Kayfabe Tournament. We ask the question: If pro wrestling were real (not a shoot but the characters as presented on TV were real) who would win? This episode we have two wrestlers from two different generations who…
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DragonKingKarl Greatest Kayfabe Tournament: Dory Funk Jr. vs. Sting
Karl Stern’s fantasy pro wrestling tournament continues. AEW In my rotation of classic pro wrestling shows, this week’s DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Show comes back around to my Greatest Kayfabe Tournament. On this episode, we have a battle of two past NWA World Champions in Dory Funk Jr. vs. Sting. It’s a battle of two different…
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DragonKingKarl Greatest Kayfabe Tournament: The Rock vs. AJ Styles
Karl Stern’s fictional tournament rolls on. NBC The DragonKingKarl Classic Wrestling Audio Show returns with the latest installment in the Greatest Kayfabe Tournament where we discuss The Rock vs. AJ Styles in a battle of two surefire Hall of Famers. Dwayne Johnson may be the far more famous of the two, but Styles is an…
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DragonKingKarl Greatest Kayfabe Tournament: Steve Austin vs. Eddie Guerrero
Karl Stern’s Greatest Kayfabe Tournament series continues. My Greatest Kayfabe Tournament series (aka the GKT) continues with a round two match-up featuring “Stone Cold” Steve Austin vs. Eddie Guerrero. You, the listener, voted for the winner and we will discuss it. Plus, this match actually took place six times in real life and I’ll take…
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DragonKingKarl Greatest Kayfabe Tournament: Antonio Inoki vs. Kazuchika Okada
The Greatest Kayfabe Tournament continues as we take a look at the histories of two of the greatest Japanese pro wrestlers ever: Antonio Inoki and Kazuchika Okada. Two different generations and two different styles. Inoki, recently departed, was one of the greatest trinity of wrestlers ever in Japan. At 35 years old, Okada is already…
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DragonKingKarl Greatest Kayfabe Tournament: Buddy Rogers vs. Hiroshi Tanahashi
The next match in the DragonKingKarl GKT, aka the Greatest Kayfabe Tournament, is here! I discuss the lives and careers of the original “Nature Boy” Buddy Rogers and New Japan legend Hiroshi Tanahashi. Both men were among the best wrestlers and most charismatic stars of their eras. It’s the figure four leg grapevine vs. the…
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DragonKing Karl Greatest Kayfabe Tournament: Terry Funk vs. Triple H
Round two of the DKK Greatest Kayfabe Tournament continues to ask the question: if wrestling were real (not a shoot but if the characters as presented on TV were real), who would win? Two legends collide this episode with multi-time world champions Terry Funk vs. Triple H. Both are legendary brawlers having been involved in…
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DragonKingKarl Greatest Kayfabe Tournament: Ric Flair vs. Kenny Omega
This week on the GKT (Greatest Kayfabe Tournament), we get a battle of the eras. The legendary 20-plus time World Heavyweight Champion Ric Flair vs. former AEW, AAA, Impact, and IWGP World Champion Kenny Omega. Both men are in the Observer Hall of Fame. Omega is divisive among modern fans. Many think he is one of the greatest…
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DragonKingKarl Greatest Kayfabe Tournament: Bruno vs. Andre
The second round of the GKT (Greatest Kayfabe Tournament) continues with the 50th match in the series: Bruno Sammartino vs. Andre the Giant! You have voted and the results are in. Who won in our fictional tournament that asks: If wrestling were real (not a shoot but the characters as presented were real) who would…
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DragonKingKarl Greatest Kayfabe Tournament: Brock Lesnar vs. Roddy Piper
Image: WWE The votes are in for this second-round matchup! You have voted and we have a winner as two of the biggest heels of all time meet up: The monster, the beast, former UFC champion, and multi-time WWE champion Brock Lesnar vs. “Rowdy” Roddy Piper. It may seem like Piper is physically outgunned in this…
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DragonKingKarl Greatest Kayfabe Tournament: Chris Jericho vs. Jushin Liger
Round two of our GKT Greatest Kayfabe Tournament continues, pitting Chris Jericho against Jushin Thunder Liger. Though these two are contemporaries, they have actually wrestled far fewer times than you might imagine and only once in a singles match. Liger has been a favorite of mine since his debut and Jericho, I believe, is actually…
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DragonKingKarl Greatest Kayfabe Tournament: John Cena vs. Sting
Image: WWE The Greatest Kayfabe Tournament continues this week with one of our most interesting matches ever. John Cena vs Sting. From two different eras but two wrestlers very similar in many ways. Both were, at times, the franchise players for their promotions. Neither were technical masters but both were exceptionally popular with fans. You…
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DragonKingKarl Greatest Kayfabe Tournament: AJ Styles vs. Booker T
The votes are in and you have chosen a winner in match 26 of round one of The Greatest Kayfabe Tournament: AJ Styles vs. Booker T in a clash of two modern era wrestlers. Styles started off in the Georgia indies, got a small break in WCW, but really came into his own in TNA.…
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DragonKingKarl Greatest Kayfabe Tournament: The Rock vs. Dick the Bruiser
Round one of the GKT: Greatest Kayfabe Tournament continues as we ask the question: if pro wrestling were real (not a shoot but the characters as presented real) who would win? On this episode. The Rock vs. Dick the Bruiser! You have voted and I have the results. The most electrifying man in sports entertainment and mega-movie…
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DragonKingKarl Greatest Kayfabe Tournament: Antonio Inoki vs. Harley Race
It’s time for match 22 in round 1 of the Greatest Kayfabe Tournament, a fun way to do some pro wrestling biographies. On this edition, we have a very close match-up: Antonio Inoki vs. Harley Race. Inoki was the ace (and founder) for New Japan Pro Wrestling for many years. In storyline, he also was…
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DragonKingKarl Greatest Kayfabe Tournament: Stecher vs. Okada
Match 21 in the Greatest Kayfabe Tournament sees two of the greatest wrestlers from different eras face off. From the 1920s-1930s, Joe Stecher takes on the man many say is the greatest pro wrestler of the modern era — NJPW’s Kazuchika Okada. Of course, the GKT is just a fun way of doing two biographies. You,…